YEARLY HIGH
8274.5351 STD
YEARLY LOW
7789.6024 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8042.8776 STD

2018 WST to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 8274.5351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 7789.6024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 484.9326 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8029.6986 to the December average rate of 8071.6338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8274.5351 was down 10.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 9287.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,372,675 STD
2017 Average 42,932,661 STD
Yearly Trough Low 38,948,012 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,424,663.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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WST to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7992.2909, compared to 8093.4643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 101.1734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7992.2909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8093.4643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 233.0231 STD (High: 8206.0672 / Low: 7973.0441). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 8132.2508 / Low: 8132.2508).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą233.0231
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 80.4105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -80.4105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 8177.4984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8623.6373), the exchange rate shifted by -446.1389 (-5.17%).

2018 Avg (June) 8177.4984
2017 Avg (June) 8623.6373

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Month High Low Average
January 8121.8722 7945.8271 8029.6986
February 8005.6738 7895.7000 7949.9820
March 7964.6782 7816.2475 7869.5715
April 7918.6827 7789.6024 7862.1363
May 8206.0672 7973.0441 8064.8589
June 8274.5351 8127.5334 8177.4984
July 8127.6257 8058.6222 8102.9142
August 8132.2508 8120.7386 8131.8795
September 8132.2508 8132.2508 8132.2508
October 8132.2508 8011.5971 8051.9440
November 8099.1413 8013.4301 8070.1635
December 8106.5800 8030.9753 8071.6338